Every Overwatch Character’s Age, Height, And Birth Year

One of Overwatch 2‘s biggest appeals is the ability to choose from various unique heroes. Most of these fighters play and feel mechanically unique, and each has their own set of satisfying abilities and weapons as well as team roles. This vast array of moves and abilities in the arena sets the stage for a fun and frantic time. In addition to this, each hero has their own distinguishable characteristics and often rich backstories. While there is some overlap in narratives, many of the origin stories are distinct and exist in separate locales.

This makes for ample entertaining reading material, as well as animated shorts featuring many fan-favorite Overwatch heroes. With so many characters and supplementary OW-related content, it can be tough to keep track of all the details surrounding this ever-expanding lineup. This includes even more basic details such as their age and physical traits like height, which isn’t exactly easy information to find.

Updated on December 7, 2024, by Jon Eakin : Overwatch 2 has had time to settle in since the initial launch, and to introduce a whole host of new heroes. To keep up to date with new characters we’ve added every new hero to this list, and updated all the existing entries to make their information easier to digest.

Hazard

This Scottish Tank, real name Findlay Docherty, is a member of the Phreaks, a criminal group specializing in modifying human bodies. They’re a tight-knit criminal group with a love for life and partying.

He sought them out after an aircraft he was in, in service of Overwatch, crashed, and he lost both his feet and an arm. They outfitted him with superior prosthetics and he has been a proud member ever since.

Mauga

Maugaloa Malosi, the Samoan heavy assault specialist, is as big in stature as he is in heart. That’s literal, he has two hearts, a cybernetic one and his original genetically enhanced heart.

A former member of the Deepsea Raiders and current member of Talon, Mauga has links to multiple characters throughout the lore of the game, portraying himself to many of them as a dumb brute despite his true cunning.

Venture

Venture continues the track record Overwatch 2 has for representation, being a confirmed non-binary character. An eccentric archaeologist they seek out adventure wherever they can, armed with a chunky handheld drill.

This Canadian hero, real name Sloan Cameron, is extremely likable despite some idiosyncrasies. Not many other people have always wanted to be eaten alive by scarabs, after all.

Illari

Illari Quispe Ruiz is one of the youngest human characters on the Overwatch 2 roster. This Peruvian warrior comes equipped with a stunning solar rifle that is equipped for both damage dealing and healing alike.

The last of the Inti Warriors, Illari is an avatar for the power of the sun. With solar threads woven throughout her body that’s more than just myth, she truly embodies the legacy of her people.

Juno

The first human to have been born on Mars, Juno Teo Minh is human but no less an extra-terrestrial. This unusual origin is evident through oddities in her dialogue, like never using contractions, and her obliviousness to many things Earthlings consider normal.

Her gameplay revolves around her advanced sci-fi tier technology, like pulsar torpedos and jumpboots, better equipping her for her role in the game as a Support hero.

Lifeweaver

Lifeweaver was born Niran Pruksamanee in Chang Mai, Thailand. On a mission to heal the world, this scientist seeks to use his biolight technology to do just that. Small wonder then that he fills the Support role in the game.

Designed to portray the hopeful mission of Overwatch he still manages to have a bounty on his head across 17 countries as stated in his dialogue with Pharah. Despite his mission of healing, he’s aiming for an even 20.

D.va

The mech-piloting gamer known as Hana Song got her start in the game at a rather young age. D.va has quite the repertoire for one who’s yet to reach adulthood. This tank hero has been a prominent figure in fighting Omnic forces and defending her homeland in her explosive mech.

But she’s also found time to be an actress, pro gamer, and of course, one of Overwatch’s go-to tank heroes. Given the size and power of her rabbit-like mode of transport, D.va manages to be nimble and mobile while being a good damage sponge. As a result, this sassy gamer can be a menace on the battlefield.

Doomfist

Akande Ogundimu — fittingly known as Doomfist — was born into a Nigerian family of high esteem. He is heir to their prosthetic-tech company, and utilizes one of its gadgets during his stint as a Talon mercenary. Losing his right arm in the Omnic Crisis only made him stronger, as a prosthetic hand from his family’s company would enhance the already powerful brawler.

However, it would also bar him from competing in fights and wrestling tournaments; a passion of his. An Overwatch team would imprison him, but he would break free and rise to prominence in Numani once again, thanks to the reclaiming of a coveted gauntlet.

Junker Queen

Visually and thematically, Junker Queen may seem to have much overlap with the similarly-themed Junkrat. Yet, she acts as more of a distant counterpart to the explosive agent of chaos, with her close-range brawler style and survivalist nature. Her large, tanky build and various means of healing make her a true force of nature.

Given her history, and how tough she can be to take down in battle, it’s no surprise that Odessa earned the title of ‘Queen of Junkertown’. This fierce, Omnic-hating leader of the Junker society has ruled over this clan for a decade, keeping most in fear by ruling with an iron fist and a large axe.

Orisa

This creation of Numbani’s kid genius Efi Oladele excels with her defensive prowess while also being fairly mobile. But she also stands out amongst Omnics with her tremendous heart and personality. A technical marvel and loyal combatant, Orisa stands ready to protect and fight for her home of Numbani.

Being a new robotic construction during the events of Overwatch (2076), Orisa technically remains the “youngest” hero in the game. But you wouldn’t really know it given her sheer power, size, and intelligence.

Ramattra

This intimidating tank is unique in that he can shift into two separate forms at will — a mechanical Omnic and a monstrous ‘Nemesis,’ which allows him to keep foes off-balance and on their heels. Crafted as a literal and figurative machine of warfare, Ramattra experienced a rough, turbulent rise to prominence.

He was constructed as a Ravager during the Omnic Crisis before becoming a leader of the militant Null Sector; one looking after Omnics above all else. His dual forms are the embodiment of his grounded and reserved demeanor, partly guided by the teachings of Tekhartha Mondatta. However, this often gives way to the menacing rage of his Nemesis form, being a seething counterpart to the calm, peace-loving Zenyatta.

Reinhardt

Reinhardt fancies himself a glorious champion of a bygone era — specifically as an Omnic Crisis warrior. The flashy, bulky armor and huge hammer reinforce the Medieval motif of this melee tank.

Though he’s had much seasoning with over thirty years of fighting, this veteran soldier isn’t ready to hang up the old mallet just yet. The massive knight continues to fight for glory and justice across Europe, staving off foes with his might and influencing allies with his honor and fighting spirit.

Roadhog

Several Overwatch “heroes” can really be considered anti-heroes, as many are outlaws and Talon fighters. Case in point? This unkempt, lumbering killer from Australia. Being displaced by an Omnic settlement in his homeland, Roadhog developed quite a bone to pick, which he often settles by way of his deadly Chain Hook.

The hostile, gritty nature of the Outback ruins shaped and hardened Roadhog as a rough-and-tumble fighter and survivalist. This is conveyed by his powerful close-range attacks, as well as his prominent self-healing.

Sigma

This seasoned musician and astrophysicist has the brain and the brawn to get the job done. The tank boasts a unique style with his hovering mechanics and ricocheting Hyperspheres. However, his origin story is also, as Sigma might say, ‘fascinating.’

Originally known as Dr. Siebren de Kuiper, Sigma saw his life (and psyche) shift when an experiment gone wrong allowed him to control gravity. This scientist became the experiment itself, as the sinister Talon forces broke him out of an imposed quarantine to exploit his powers.

Winston

A product of experimentation gone awry, Winston is a genetically engineered ape who’s both ravenous and intelligent. Intended to explore the empty vastness of space, the gorilla was taken under the wing of Dr. Harold Winston of the Horizon Lunar Colony.

It was he who taught him his technical methods and help shape him into the ingenious ape he became. A gorilla uprising spurred him to flee the colony for earth, where the Overwatch team would use his raw power and intelligence for good.

Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball is a product of Horizon Lunar Colony, whose genetic therapy turned him into the astute rodent he is. His mech, on the other hand, bears far more resemblance to D.va. Despite these overlaps, there’s much that’s distinct about Hammond, most notably his ability to swing and roll around with great speed and efficiency.

When he’s not wreaking havoc with his mechanical wrecking ball, he’s crafting and repairing machinery as a mechanic. This knowledge would come in handy, as it allowed him to craft his rolling capsule and escape the ape uprising at Horizon. He did this by latching onto Winston’s craft bound for earth using his Grappling Claw.

Zarya

This athlete boasts the title of one of the world’s strongest women if not the strongest; a trait that’s quite useful for the Overwatch team. In her early days though, Zarya was fighting for her village in Siberia, being on the front lines of the Omnic Crisis.

Despite only being a child at the time, she played a large role in the conflict, and the post-war destruction would only harden her strength and resolve. She would continue to gain this strength as a bodybuilder and soldier for the Russian Defense Forces.

Ashe

Raised by wealthy business consultants and a robotic butler, this dynamite-tossing gunslinger blasted her own path when meeting outlaw Cole Cassidy. She became quite the renegade herself, joining him in his heists and other crimes while establishing the Deadlock Gang with him.

She’d somewhat come full circle by using her knowledge in business and diplomacy to band rival gangs together and bring a semblance of order.

Bastion

The Bastion units were created by humanity to keep the peace and maintain order. Eventually, though, they turned on their makers by becoming agents of war against humans in the Omnic Crisis. Their ability to turn into assault cannons and self-healing made them devastating weapons in the war.

One distinct unit had been abandoned and left to rot in the wake of the war, sitting dormant and deactivated. However, a sudden reactivation and a decade in the elements spurred this Bastion to go rogue and develop a fondness for nature. This also marks the origins of the bot’s friendly bird companion Ganymede, who spends much time perched on his shoulder.

Cassidy

This gunslinging cowboy has long been a thorn in the side of the Overwatch team, being a key member of the Deadlock Gang and a Blackwatch rogue.

His friend Reyes helped spearhead a rebellion, spurring infighting between Overwatch and their covert ops counterpart, Blackwatch. However, Cassidy parted ways and set off on his own, wanting no part in this escalating civil conflict.